01-08-2022, 11:49 AM
Guzzi's have a reputation of needing things sorted the first year or two, then last forever. Today I think the sorting bit is not nearly as common as it used to be. Alas; with all the new electronics, lasting forever may be iffy (mainly, sourcing electrical parts after a couple decades).
I'm hearing that parts are hard to get now (just like one bit for my CB1100!). A buddy has been waiting a VERY long time for a formed rubber hose for his Griso. The pandemic gets most of the blame.
I never found a lack of a dealer that big a deal (I one in Tucson that I had to use for a couple problems - one related to an accident, one for a "recall" ). Warranty work would be the biggest problem. Standard maintenance - not so much. Very easy to work on once you learn a few things (easy learning curve in my opinion).
I've owned two and between Guzzi's right now - but frankly I' not sure I'll get one again. I'd lean towards a Royal Enfield at this point - with no desire to sell the CB.
I'm hearing that parts are hard to get now (just like one bit for my CB1100!). A buddy has been waiting a VERY long time for a formed rubber hose for his Griso. The pandemic gets most of the blame.
I never found a lack of a dealer that big a deal (I one in Tucson that I had to use for a couple problems - one related to an accident, one for a "recall" ). Warranty work would be the biggest problem. Standard maintenance - not so much. Very easy to work on once you learn a few things (easy learning curve in my opinion).
I've owned two and between Guzzi's right now - but frankly I' not sure I'll get one again. I'd lean towards a Royal Enfield at this point - with no desire to sell the CB.